Has One Punch Man Chapter 200 Faced a Delay?
Fans eagerly await the release of One Punch Man chapter 200, but will they have to wait longer? Find out the latest updates on the anticipated release date of this highly anticipated manga installment
Fans were eagerly awaiting the release of One Punch Man chapter 200 on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Following the publication of the previous chapter in December 2023, fans were expecting the next installment to be available within two weeks. Unfortunately, the 200th chapter has not been published on the Tonari no Young Jump website, causing concern among fans.
In the previous chapter, Flash and Sonic joined forces to battle the Heavenly Ninja Party. During the fight, one of the Tennins attempted to outsmart them with an elite technique. However, Flash effortlessly replicated the technique and single-handedly defeated all of the Tennins.
Disclaimer: This article reflects the author's opinion.
One Punch Man chapter 200: Is the manga delayed?
Saitama as seen in One Punch Man anime (Image via Madhouse)
The release of One Punch Man chapter 200 has been postponed. As per the biweekly release schedule, the manga chapter was supposed to be available on January 11, 2024. However, it has not been published on the Tonari no Young Jump website. It is possible that the manga is not on a break, but the online magazine, which was expected to be on break during New Year's Day, may be affected.
As fans would know, all publications take a break during the holidays. However, despite it being Christmas week, all Tonari no Young Jump titles were released as usual at the end of December 2023. Hence, there is a good chance that all the biweekly manga from the publication have received a scheduled break. That might also be why manga creator Yusuke Murata did not make a special post about a manga chapter break.
Tatsumaki as seen in One Punch Man (Image via Madhouse)
Upon viewing the Tonari no Young Jump website, it is evident that only three series were released this week. In comparison, other series with a similar release schedule to One Punch Man, such as Maria no Danzai, Kyokutou Chimeratica, and Please Give Me Your Blood, have only put out New Year's illustrations or other promotional chapters since 2023.
It can be inferred that the Tonari no Young Jump executives have provided its creators with a break for New Year's Day, which has been extended to a week or two, depending on the specific manga's release schedule.
When will One Punch Man chapter 200 be released?
Yusuke Murata sharing information about his cold (Image via Our Website/X)
Fans eagerly anticipating One Punch Man chapter 200 may have to wait until Thursday, January 25, 2024, based on previous patterns of release. However, considering creator Yusuke Murata's recent announcement of his new animation studio, this delay may be beneficial in allowing him time to work on the upcoming chapter.
Lastly, a few days ago, Murata revealed that he had caught a cold. Thus, the break should help him rest and recover as well.
Editor's P/S
As a dedicated One Punch Man fan, I was eagerly looking forward to the release of chapter 200. The previous chapter left us on a thrilling note, with Flash and Sonic teaming up to battle the Heavenly Ninja Party. I was excited to see how the fight would unfold and what new challenges Saitama would face. However, the news of a potential delay has left me disappointed and eager for more information. I hope that the wait won't be too long and that we'll get to read the next installment of this amazing manga soon.
The possible reasons for the delay, such as the holiday break and Yusuke Murata's new animation studio, are understandable. I appreciate the hard work and dedication that goes into creating each chapter, and I'm willing to wait a bit longer for a high-quality release. I trust that Murata and his team will use this time to craft an even more exciting and action-packed chapter for us to enjoy. In the meantime, I'll be patiently rereading the previous chapters and speculating about what might happen next in the story.
